Mercedes-AMG E 43 unleashed, 3.0L bi-turbo V6 with 401 hp at RM659k!

The sixth and final car to join the AMG 43-series model is Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s (MBM) Masterpiece of Intelligence, the Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC. Sitting at the top of the E Class range, the E 43 currently the most potent 43-series on offer not to mention the most expensive at RM658,888.

Packing the same 3.0-litre bi-turbo V6 as the rest of the 43-series, the mill is massaged to make an additional 34 hp, bringing the total output to 401 hp. Torque however remains at 520 Nm. Power is channelled to all four-wheels via a nine-speed G-Tronic gearbox. The executive sedan will sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and on full whack will hit a limited top speed of 250 km/h.

QUICK FACTS

Name

Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC

Engine

3.0-litre bi-turbo V6

Transmission

9-speed G-TRONIC

Max Power

401 hp @ 6,100 rpm

Max Torque

520 Nm @ 2,500 – 5,000 rpm

0 – 100 km/h; Top Speed

4.6 seconds; 250 km/h

Price (OTR without insurance)

RM658,888

Like the GLC 43 duo, the E 43 comes standard with AMG Sports Suspension with Air Body Control or airmatic sports suspension. Stopping power comes courtesy of a set of 360 x 36 mm four-piston fixed callipers at the front and 360 x 26 mm one-piston fixed callipers at the rear.

Just like any other cars distributed by MBM, the E 43 comes with a 4-Years unlimited mileage warranty package as standard. Through Agility Financing and Hire Purchase Classic from Mercedes-Benz Financial, monthly repayments starts from as low as RM6,588.